Agenda Profile: Irja Lutsar
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (528 SE) – first reading
2024-12-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is aimed at ensuring the fulfillment of work duties and accountability among Riigikogu members. The principle that an individual must be present at work during working hours is supported, but strong procedural skepticism is emphasized regarding the control mechanisms of the draft legislation. The focus is rather on effectiveness and adherence to the parliament's internal regulations.
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Topic Expertise
Knowledge of the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and the work of its committees is demonstrated, highlighting systematic behavioral patterns among specific groups of deputies. The expertise centers on practical, applied questions, such as the methods used for verifying and recording attendance.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and interrogative, focusing on logical and procedural analysis. The tone is analytical and demands clarification, utilizing specific observations (the work of the commissions) to substantiate its question.
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Activity Patterns
According to the data, this constitutes a single targeted intervention in the legislative debate, where a critical question is raised concerning the implementation of the bill.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at a specific group of parliamentarians, described as "non-coalition deputies," due to systematic procedural violations (early departure from committees). The objection is directed more at patterns of behavior than political viewpoints.
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Collaboration Style
The readiness for cooperation is evident via the agreement in principle regarding the draft's objective ("I agree with that"). At the same time, this readiness is contingent upon receiving clarification on the implementation measures, suggesting a willingness to support the draft, provided the control mechanisms are reliable.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill (528 SE) amending the Status of Members of the Riigikogu Act, which emphasizes the necessity of monitoring the attendance and work of deputies in committees. The speaker is acting as a critical interrogator, seeking clarification regarding the implementation and oversight of the bill.
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